Modern wire harness systems and exclusive vehicle interiors: The name DRÄXLMAIER stands for automotive innovations – products that enhance your driving experience. Every day, approximately 75,000 associates around the world cooperate to contribute their knowledge, skills and automotive passion toward this goal. Individuals, who like to take on responsibilities, use their creativity and contribute their ideas toward the common success. Individuals like you!

Head of Application Engineering

Job Req ID:  132428
Location: 

Timisoara, RO, 300714

Work Type:  Full time
Contract Type:  unlimited

We’re seeking a results-driven Head of Application Engineering who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, driving team performance, and delivering measurable impact in a high-tech production environment.

 

Your Mission & Impact

As Head of, you will:

  • Accelerate production readiness by commissioning and optimizing equipment for new and existing products;
  • Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce error rates and improve process reliability;
  • Lead a high-performing team of application engineers, fostering growth through development plans aligned with emerging technologies;
  • Own project outcomes by managing budgets, timelines, and quality standards across application engineering initiatives;
  • Shape future production by influencing equipment design, supplier selection, and process innovation;
  • Ensure OEM compliance through rigorous testing, documentation, and validation of production standards;
  • Boost operational efficiency by identifying and implementing improvements in series and non-series production;
  • Scale expertise by delivering training and creating procedures for standardization

 

Success in This Role Means

  • Reduced downtime and improved equipment performance;
  • Increased team capability, flexibility and technical autonomy;
  • Faster product launches and smoother production transitions;
  • Documented improvements in quality, cost, and process efficiency

 

What You Bring

  • A technical or scientific higher education;
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in application engineering (bonus: know how both in SMT technologies and final assembly technologies);
  • Proven leadership of technical teams, with strong coordination and mentoring skills;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and fluent in English;
  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork abilities.

 

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a global innovation network;
  • Work on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact;
  • Enjoy a flexible, talent-focused culture that values your growth;
  • Thrive in a balanced work-life environment with international career paths.

 

If you are an enthusiast person and you want to develop professionally in an international environment, please send us your application!

All candidates that fit the profile will be contacted in maximum 3 weeks.